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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1923
Page
2
A fragmentary column covers Bentley Goin Dempsey Gee Rising Bog and other sport notes. It mentions Jack Bentley and McGraw clan, Dempsey plans after a Lis bout, Wills challenge, Mullins and Cruiqi names, and boxing headlines with sparse detail.
A compact notice style item notes concerns about children with learning difficulties and the impact of errors on mental sharpness and energy. It mentions statistics claiming one in four, and references an individual named Wright and a coded number 3458. The passage reads as a fragmented line from a broader discussion on education and disability.
Charles R. Davis announces candidacy for County Commissioner on the Republican and Prohibition tickets. He campaigns on a good roads and enforcement platform and appeals to voters at the upcoming primaries in September.
Henry L. Farrell reports from Atlantic City that Luis Firpo is in good shape for the title clash with Jack Dempsey, showing strong vitality and no surplus weight. Firpo recalls the Brennan fight and dismisses rumors, while noting public debate over Dempsey’s form and a claim by Nick McAuliffe that Dempsey was in danger of losing the crown.
Yesterday in the National League the Phillies tied the Pirates while the Cubs routed Cincinnati in a rain shortened day. Standings show Brooklyn and Chicago leading with Pittsburgh and St Louis nearby as Boston and Detroit hover mid pack. Today’s games list Brooklyn at Boston, Philadelphia at New York, Chicago at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at St Louis, and Detroit at Cleveland with other clubs not scheduled.
A fragmented scoreboard note describes tense baseball action with the Phillies holding Giants scoreless briefly and Pirates suffering a callout in the fifth inning due to rain. Athletics and Red Sox are mentioned with unclear outcomes while batting and fielding details remain unreadable.
Three international tennis stars withdrew from the national championships in Philadelphia next week due to the Japan earthquake disaster. Zeck Shimizu and Muaipombe Bu Jaida said Japanese planes have halted travel, preventing participation. John B Hawkes of the Australian Davis Cup team will miss the event as his father was reported killed in Tule.
Malformed OCR text yields unclear details but mentions twelve victories and one defeat for a team, with Vilmax in second place and several other teams listed with numbers. The passage references standings and match results in a league table context.
Public notice warns that Lyon's farm in Washy Towndiy is private property and off limits. The document references penalties and an assembly approval dated April Mali, 1405. The text is garbled but appears to impose restrictions on trespass and identify authorized access.
Retired undefeated lightweight Jac Dempsey shows a mix of skill and aggression in training at Saratoga ahead of a high profile bout. Dempsey and rival Figo are described as evenly matched with the punch of Dempsey’s left hand viewed as potentially decisive. Analysts note Dempsey’s stamina and countering style while speculating on how Carpenton’s approach could influence the fight outcome.
The Ajax Wowie will not play this weekend as scheduled. Manager Craker stated both planned events are postponed due to poor rendition and scheduling delays.
An item notes new postage stamps issued by the department, honoring late President Lincoln with a 16 cent black stamp showing his portrait. The report then recounts two accidents: Charles Loomis of Mooreheadville survived a serious crash after his car broke and rolled. George Sheil of Williamsport, Pa, was killed instantly in a touring car crash near Thurmont Maryland, with family present and a burial soon after.
Notice of application to the Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania by Oscar Fite for a public convenience permit to operate motor vehicles with party names and locations in Warren County and the City of Corry. A hearing will be held at the County Building Pittsburgh on September 26, 1924 at 8:00 oclock for interested parties to appear.
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